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Presley’s Place at Pittsburgh Airport Provides Safe Space for those with Sensory Issues

Nov 29, 2019 ● By Hilary Daninhirsch

When Jason Rudge saw how his son Presley, who is autistic, benefited greatly from a sensory room at his preschool readiness program, he realized that the airport would also be a good location for a similar calming space.

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Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) Relay Exciting Challenge for Endurance Runners

Oct 31, 2019 ● By Kathleen Ganster

Some friends attend sporting events together; others may shop or golf, while still others go on trips. And then there are those who run a 150-mile relay.

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Innovative Telemedicine Program Allows New Moms to Monitor Hypertension at Home

Oct 31, 2019 ● By Vanessa Orr

When Stephanie Schagrin’s baby was born at 31 weeks and was placed in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), her attention was focused on being there for her child.

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In a Heartbeat: Teaming Up to Save a Heart Attack Patient’s Life

Oct 31, 2019 ● By North Hills Monthly magazine

High school teacher Mike Zdinak, 40, thought he was having indigestion or fighting off the flu when he stopped to pick up his daughter’s eyeglasses at Family Eye Care in McIntyre Square.

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Shopping for CBD Raises Lots of Questions, Especially for First-time Users

Sep 24, 2019 ● By Trina Asterino-Nous

With CBD so much in the news these days, many people are considering trying this nonintoxicating cannabinoid that is found in cannabis and hemp.

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AFSP, Suicide Prevention Month Shine Light on National Crisis

Aug 29, 2019 ● By Hilary Daninhirsch

To help educate, advocate and prevent one more person from becoming a statistic, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) was established in the late 1980s, with chapters in all 50 states.

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Questions about Your Medication? Ask a Pharmacist

Aug 29, 2019 ● By Hilary Daninhirsch

When I was 20, I was prescribed amoxicillin for what the doctor thought was a sinus infection.

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Unique Planning Issues Face Families of Children with Special Needs

Jul 30, 2019 ● By Vanessa Orr

Parents never stop worrying about their children, and this is especially true in families that have children with special needs who might require ongoing care long after their parents are gone.

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Helping Your Bones, Joints, and Muscles Perform Their Best at Every Age

Jul 30, 2019 ● By North Hills Monthly magazine

UPMC Orthopaedic Care experts at UPMC Passavant apply the latest treatments, techniques, and state-of-the-art technologies to care—all focused on keeping area residents moving at every age.

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Virtual Medicine Provides Faster, Easier Access to Care

Jul 29, 2019 ● By Vanessa Orr

There’s nothing worse than coming down with a massive case of poison ivy during the summer—except for having to take time to make a doctor’s appointment, leave work, sit in a waiting room, undergo an exam and wait in line to get your prescription.

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